Water Cycle Test

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the part of the Earth that is made up of water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where living organisms, including plants, animals, and humans, interact with each other and their environment.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, minerals, and landforms.

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How does precipitation affect the water cycle?

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Precipitation transports water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface, replenishing water sources like rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by heating water in oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants from the soil and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.